Dr Bambang Permadi Soemantri Brodjonegoro, Indonesia’s former Finance Minister and current Minister of National Development Planning, discusses the recent tax amnesty legislation and current economic prospects for Indonesia after the announcement of 12 economic policy packages, as well as Indonesia’s role in hosting the recent 12th World Islamic Economic Forum in Jakarta.
Dr Bambang Permadi Soemantri Brodjonegoro, Indonesia’s former Finance Minister and current Minister of National Development Planning, discusses the recent tax amnesty legislation and current economic prospects for Indonesia after the announcement of 12 economic policy packages, as well as Indonesia’s role in hosting the recent 12th World Islamic Economic Forum in Jakarta.
The position of Presidential Chief of Staff was recently created by President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) and Teten Masduki is the second to take on the role. He sits down with The Worldfolio to talk about his new role, infrastructure investment and Indonesia’s improving business climate.
The position of Presidential Chief of Staff was recently created by President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) and Teten Masduki is the second to take on the role. He sits down with The Worldfolio to talk about his new role, infrastructure investment and Indonesia’s improving business climate.
President Joko Widodo’s administration has taken concrete steps towards increasing the ease of doing business, attracting foreign investment and encouraging trade. These measures, implemented by the Jokowi administration over the last 12 months have come in response to global shifts working to the detriment of Indonesia’s economy.
President Joko Widodo’s administration has taken concrete steps towards increasing the ease of doing business, attracting foreign investment and encouraging trade. These measures, implemented by the Jokowi administration over the last 12 months have come in response to global shifts working to the detriment of Indonesia’s economy.
United World sits down with Brian Arnold, President of AmCham Indonesia, to discuss the Jokowi administration’s positive reforms, the importance of their strong implementation, and the potential impact of pending multilateral trade agreements on the business environment.
United World sits down with Brian Arnold, President of AmCham Indonesia, to discuss the Jokowi administration’s positive reforms, the importance of their strong implementation, and the potential impact of pending multilateral trade agreements on the business environment.
Mobility in Democratic Republic of Congo is one of the most important challenges for the country in its drive to become an emerging nation by 2030. Each mode of transportation, be it road, river, sea, air or rail, has enormous potential for development and investment. For this reason, infrastructure and transport have become a top priority of the government. Jean Kimbembe Mazunga, General Manager of the National Transport & Ports Company (SCTP) provides an in-depth look at the $1bn investment potential in DRC’s transport and infrastructure.
Mobility in Democratic Republic of Congo is one of the most important challenges for the country in its drive to become an emerging nation by 2030. Each mode of transportation, be it road, river, sea, air or rail, has enormous potential for development and investment. For this reason, infrastructure and transport have become a top priority of the government. Jean Kimbembe Mazunga, General Manager of the National Transport & Ports Company (SCTP) provides an in-depth look at the $1bn investment potential in DRC’s transport and infrastructure.
Rwanda’s stock market is part of an East African integrated hub that is intrinsically linked with the rest of the region, allowing investors to take advantage of bourses in Kenya, Uganda or Rwanda with minimal outlay and no particular barrier across the region, affirms Pierre Célestin Rwabukumba, CEO of the Rwanda Stock Exchange (RSE), and who highlights some of the initiatives and incentives encouraging greater savings and investment in the country.
Rwanda’s stock market is part of an East African integrated hub that is intrinsically linked with the rest of the region, allowing investors to take advantage of bourses in Kenya, Uganda or Rwanda with minimal outlay and no particular barrier across the region, affirms Pierre Célestin Rwabukumba, CEO of the Rwanda Stock Exchange (RSE), and who highlights some of the initiatives and incentives encouraging greater savings and investment in the country.
More than three centuries of experience, proven resilience in the toughest of times, and a thorough understanding of what works in the Japanese food industry have enabled Kokubu Group Corp. to accumulate a budget surplus of over 1 trillion yen ($9.88bn). Representative Director, Executive Vice-President & COO Akira Kokubu discusses the transitions the company has successfully gone through, its recent expansion into China, and why Japan has a unique food culture.
More than three centuries of experience, proven resilience in the toughest of times, and a thorough understanding of what works in the Japanese food industry have enabled Kokubu Group Corp. to accumulate a budget surplus of over 1 trillion yen ($9.88bn). Representative Director, Executive Vice-President & COO Akira Kokubu discusses the transitions the company has successfully gone through, its recent expansion into China, and why Japan has a unique food culture.
Founded in 1962, the Skylark Group has established itself as one of Japan’s leading restaurant groups, operating about 3,000 restaurants in Japan and serving a total of 400 million customers every year. President and CEO Makoto Tani explains the evolution of the dining out culture in Japan, Skylark’s plans to expand into Southeast Asia, and what makes the company so unique in such a competitive industry.
Founded in 1962, the Skylark Group has established itself as one of Japan’s leading restaurant groups, operating about 3,000 restaurants in Japan and serving a total of 400 million customers every year. President and CEO Makoto Tani explains the evolution of the dining out culture in Japan, Skylark’s plans to expand into Southeast Asia, and what makes the company so unique in such a competitive industry.
Komatsu Seiren has established a reputation as a highly successful fabric and material manufacturer, known for both quality and innovation. Already known in Europe and making headway into North America, its technologies and creative approach to R&D “allow us to tackle old problems from new angles,” says its President and COO Tetsuo Ikeda, who provides the details of its latest innovative materials whose inventive applications range from the catwalk to the construction site.
Komatsu Seiren has established a reputation as a highly successful fabric and material manufacturer, known for both quality and innovation. Already known in Europe and making headway into North America, its technologies and creative approach to R&D “allow us to tackle old problems from new angles,” says its President and COO Tetsuo Ikeda, who provides the details of its latest innovative materials whose inventive applications range from the catwalk to the construction site.
Multifaceted Ngali Holdings is involved throughout Rwanda’s private sector and aims to lower the risk in strategic sectors of the country’s economy. “We want investors to feel that Rwanda is the perfect place to invest, and to project themselves on the long term,” says CEO Wilson Kagabo who, in an in-depth extended interview with The Worldfolio, details the opportunities investors should know about in Rwanda, particularly in ICT, energy, agriculture, health, and systems integration.
Multifaceted Ngali Holdings is involved throughout Rwanda’s private sector and aims to lower the risk in strategic sectors of the country’s economy. “We want investors to feel that Rwanda is the perfect place to invest, and to project themselves on the long term,” says CEO Wilson Kagabo who, in an in-depth extended interview with The Worldfolio, details the opportunities investors should know about in Rwanda, particularly in ICT, energy, agriculture, health, and systems integration.
